Biological materials definition

The term “biological materials” includes all of the following:

• Recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA (plasmids, cloned materials, oligonucleotides, siRNA)
• Viral vectors (e.g., lentivirus, retrovirus, adenovirus, AAV)
• Genetically-modified organisms (animals, microorganisms, plants, insects, cells/cell lines)
• Human products, including blood, tissues, bodily fluids, clinical specimens
• Live animals, animal carcasses, or animal products including tissues, cells, blood, or other bodily fluids
• Pathogenic microorganisms (including human, animal, or plant pathogens)
• Plants, animals, insects, microorganisms, or cells that produce toxic compounds
• Select Agents or Select Toxins